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Centerville Police Department

Mission Statement

The mission of the Centerville Police Department is to enhance the quality of life in our community through preventing, detecting, and controlling crime, preserving the peace, and securing a safe environment to all residents, businesses, and guests of Centerville. We recognize the necessity to treat all persons with dignity and respect and pledge ourselves to integrity, professionalism, and the non-prejudicial delivery of police services throughout the community.

The Centerville Police Department is proud of its heritage and recognizes that its reputation as an outstanding law enforcement agency has been accomplished through the hard work and dedication of its members.

Out with the old, in with the new

During the past few years, the Centerville Police Department has been phasing out the old Crown Victoria cars and is now going with the new, more fuel efficient, all-wheel drive Ford SUV Interceptor.

This will allow our officers to be more effective in responding to calls on the mountain above Centerville as well as giving our officers more room for their equipment, duty belt with their gear and overall comfort.

Check out a blast from past!

Press Releases

July 4, 2017Officer-Involved Shooting on Legacy Highway

Centerville Police Dept

Press Release

Press Release

Contact: Chief Paul Child, 801-292-8441

Date: July 4, 2017

At about 2:00 this morning, the West Bountiful Police Department was contacted by the owner of a red Honda Civic reporting their vehicle stolen. Bountiful Police attempted to stop the stolen car at approximately 2:30 am; however, the driver fled and the pursuit was terminated. Later during the night, a deputy from Davis County Sheriff’s Office also tried to stop the stolen car but terminated when the subject fled. As the morning went on, the stolen car was spotted several times, but no effort was made to stop the vehicle because police knew who the suspect was.

At about 9:15 am, the stolen car was observed by a Utah Highway Patrol Trooper going north on Legacy Highway approaching Parrish Lane in Centerville. The vehicle took the exit and went east on Parrish and then south on Child Lane going into West Bountiful.

During this time period, the Centerville City parade was in progress along Main Street, and West Bountiful City was preparing for their parade which was scheduled to start at 10:30. Officers in the area were reporting the subject’s location without attempting to stop the vehicle. Information was broadcast to police that the subject was suicidal and possibly intent on “Suicide by Cop.” This information was very concerning to police officials in both Centerville and West Bountiful due to the thousands of people gathered in both towns for the festivities. Officers from Centerville and West Bountiful were instructed to make all reasonable efforts to keep the subject out of the areas where large groups had gathered for the two parades. At one point, the subject was eastbound on Parrish Lane and was approaching the parade route on Main Street and was turned away by officers within a few hundred feet of the blocked road. The subject then drove to around the area for several minutes getting very close to both of the parade routes.

Around 10:40 am, the subject went west on Parrish Lane and got onto Legacy Highway going north. A Utah Highway Patrol Trooper was able to use road spikes which were effective in flattening tires on the stolen car. There were at least two attempts to perform a Pursuit Intervention Technique (PIT) on the car on Legacy but the subject was able to continue driving and turned around going southbound in the northbound lanes of Legacy Highway traffic. The subject ran into a marked Centerville patrol car in a head-on trajectory and then another Centerville Officer struck the car causing it to veer into the median where it came to a rest and started a grass fire.

During attempts to take the subject into custody a Utah Highway Patrol Trooper fired at the subject striking him. The subject, who has been identified as Cody Ray McCray, 32, of West Bountiful, was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics.

This incident is being investigated by the Davis County Multi-Agency Critical Incident Team. Centerville Police Department is the Venue and Lead Agency in this investigation as outlined in the Davis County Officer Involved Shooting Protocol plan. No officers were injured during this incident.

Legacy Highway is closed in both directions and will remain closed until the investigation is completed at this location, motorist should plan on several more hours of closure.

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June 22, 2017Medical Emergency

Centerville Police Dept

Press Release

On Monday, June 19, 2017, at 1:43 pm, Centerville Police Department received a 911 call for a medical emergency at Bowen Fabrication & Welding located at 1120 W 500 N in Centerville for an employee who had been hit by a steel beam. Centerville Police officers and South Davis Metro Fire were dispatched, and upon arrival officers found Dakota Butler, 18 years old, from Farr West, in semi unconscious state bleeding heavily from internal injuries and head trauma. Officers called for a medical helicopter and Life Flight was sent to the scene. SDMF took over medical care until Life Flight arrived and transported Dakota to Intermountain Medical Center in Murray. Dakota sustained critical injuries and was taken off life support on Tuesday, June 20, 2017, and passed away at IMC Hospital.

The Centerville Police Department along with Utah Occupational Safety & Health are investigating how the incident occurred.

Our deepest condolences go out to Dakota “Doc” Butler’s family and friends.

Police Officer Position

Centerville Police Department

Now accepting applications for the position of Police Officer

Closing Date: A position for police officer is now open, the department will begin reviewing applications on January 3, 2017. The position may close at any time after this date. Applications will continue to be accepted until position is filled.

Starting Salary: Competitive pay structure, wages are negotiable depending on qualifications and experience, credit will be given for related full time law enforcement experience. Hiring incentive available in some cases

Benefits: Medical, Dental Insurance and Life/ADD & Long Term Disability Insurance – Utah State Public Safety Retirement – Participation in 401K/457/Roth IRA – 12 days paid vacation – 12 days paid holiday – 40 hours all purpose and 56 hours long term sick leave – Car per man program available with off duty use of car within 25 driving miles of Parrish Lane – Flexible Spending Account – $200 fitness gym member reimbursement – $2000 per calendar year tuition benefit – Employee incentive program – Great people to work with!

Summary: Performs law enforcement duties related to enforcing laws, maintaining peace, and protecting life and property. Works under general supervision of a patrol sergeant, lieutenant and Chief. Patrols areas of Centerville City, responds to calls for service, controls traffic, writes reports, transports prisoners, represents a positive image to the public at all times, serves legal notices, summons, and warrants as required, attends wide variety of training to include proficiency in firearms and driving tactics. Will submit to a psychological evaluation and drug test.

Minimum Requirements: Must be 21 years old, no disqualifying criminal records, maintain certifications, graduate from high school, P.O.S.T. Certified / Certifiable, and be able to pass the URMMA Physical Fitness Standards Test, have a current valid Utah driver’s license, and demonstrate good moral character, free of emotional, physical, mental conditions that might adversely affect the performance of duty as a police officer.

Applications can be obtained at 250 North Main Street, Centerville, during business hours or downloaded here. Prior to employment, all applicants will have their background thoroughly checked and must pass a drug and alcohol test.

Centerville City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

CENTERVILLE CITY COUNCIL

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS

PDO AMENDMENT FOR LEGACY CROSSING @ PARRISH LANE

Notice is hereby given that the Centerville City Council will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, January 3, 2016, beginning at 7:00 p.m., or as soon as the matter may be heard, in the City Council Chambers at the Centerville City Hall Building, 250 North Main Street, Centerville, Utah, regarding the proposed Fourth Amendment to Legacy Crossing at Parrish Lane PDO approval, to allow “recreational vehicle sales” and services/repairs as an accessory for Phase 2 and Phase 3.

If you have questions regarding this matter or would like further information, contact Centerville City Community Development at 801-292-8232.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FINAL SUBDIVISION

Notice is hereby given that the Centerville City Council will hold a public hearing to consider final subdivision plat and plans for the Ray Subdivision, located on property located at approximately 233 South 100 East, in the Residential-Low (RL) Zone, on Tuesday, January 3, 2017, beginning at 7:00 p.m., or as soon as the matter may be heard, at the Centerville City Hall, 250 North Main Street, Centerville, Utah.

If you have questions regarding this matter or would like further information, contact Community Development at 801-292-8232.